Director, IT Architecture & Delivery

Job Posting Title:Director, IT Architecture & DeliveryHiring Department:Dell Medical SchoolPosition Open To:All ApplicantsWeekly Scheduled Hours:40FLSA Status:Exempt from FLSAEarliest Start Date:ImmediatelyPosition Duration:Expected to ContinueLocation:AUSTIN, TXJob Details:General NotesThis position supports a large, integrated healthcare system, including the development and expansion of a tertiary hospital and medical research environment. The role partners closely with clinical, operational, research, and IT leaders to modernize enterprise technology services and support organizational growth.PurposeThe Director, IT Architecture & Delivery leads a portfolio of enterprise technology solutions and programs supporting clinical, operational, administrative, and research environments. This role is responsible for translating strategic priorities into coordinated technology roadmaps, scalable solution designs, and executable delivery plans.ResponsibilitiesLeads Portfolio Strategy, Architecture, and DeliveryLeads an assigned portfolio of solutions, programs, and projects aligned to organizational priorities for the academic medical center, hospital operations, and research environmentTranslates strategic objectives into actionable portfolio roadmaps, implementation plans, and sequencing decisionsEnsures solutions within the portfolio are aligned to one another, technically coherent, and positioned to support future-state operating and service delivery modelsBalances near-term delivery commitments with longer-term modernization goalsManages and Develops a Cross-Functional TeamLeads, coaches, and develops a team of solution architects, program managers, and technical project managersEstablishes clear role expectations, delivery disciplines, decision rights, and performance standards across the teamBuilds a collaborative team culture focused on accountability, execution, stakeholder partnership, and continuous improvementGuides team capacity planning and work prioritization across initiatives and strategic demandsDrives Portfolio Alignment and Integrated PlanningAligns projects and solutions within the assigned portfolio to reduce duplication, manage dependencies, and improve overall delivery outcomesPartners with peer portfolio leaders across applications, infrastructure, and data to coordinate roadmaps, shared platforms, and enterprise capabilitiesIdentifies interdependencies, risks, sequencing conflicts, and integration points across portfolios and service linesSupports portfolio governance, intake, prioritization, and planning processes to maintain alignment with institutional goals and funding realitiesPartners with Service Delivery Groups to Modernize IT ServicesCollaborates with infrastructure, operations, cybersecurity, support, platform, and other service delivery teams to align services and operating capabilities to the needs of new and evolving hospital and research facilitiesHelps define future-state service models, transition requirements, support readiness expectations, and operational handoffs for new solutionsAdvances service modernization through standardization, lifecycle planning, and operational integrationEnsures delivery plans account for production support, resilience, scalability, and service adoptionProvides Architectural and Program OversightOversees solution design direction, program structure, and execution quality across major initiatives in the portfolioEnsures business, clinical, research, and operational requirements are translated into scalable and supportable technology approachesEstablishes review mechanisms to confirm adherence to standards, architecture principles, security expectations, and integration requirementsEscalates and resolves issues affecting delivery, scope, design integrity, or service readinessBuilds Stakeholder Alignment and Executive CommunicationPartners with business, clinical, academic, research, and IT leaders to define priorities, communicate decisions, and maintain alignmentPrepares and presents executive-level portfolio updates, risks, recommendations, and roadmap optionsBuilds effective coalitions across technical and non-technical stakeholders to enable progress in a complex, matrixed environmentSupports change leadership for large-scale transformation efforts tied to new facility activation, service modernization, and enterprise transformationMarginal or Periodic FunctionsAdheres to internal controls and reporting requirementsParticipates in capital planning, annual planning, and portfolio review processesSupports organizational readiness, post-implementation reviews, and lessons-learned activitiesRepresents the organization in vendor discussions, design workshops, and strategic planning sessionsPerforms related duties as requiredKnowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesStrategic AgilitySees ahead clearly; anticipates future consequences and trends and translates them into actionable strategiesAligns enterprise architecture and delivery portfolios with organizational strategy and growth plansAnticipates downstream impacts of technology decisions on clinical, operational, and service modelsShapes multi-year technology roadmaps that balance innovation, risk, and sustainabilityManaging ComplexityDeals effectively with ambiguity, interdependencies, and competing prioritiesIntegrates applications, infrastructure, data, and platforms into cohesive, supportable solutionsManages dependencies across large, interconnected programs and portfoliosSimplifies complex environments while preserving essential capabilitiesDrive for ResultsConsistently achieves results, even under challenging conditionsTranslates strategic objectives into deliverable outcomesHolds teams accountable for performance, quality, and timelinesAddresses delivery risks proactively and decisivelyBuilding Effective TeamsCreates strong morale, engagement, and collaboration across various teamsLeads multidisciplinary teams across architecture, program management, and deliveryBuilds clarity of roles, decision rights, and accountabilityDevelops talent and succession in architecture and delivery disciplinesPolitical SavvyUnderstands organizational dynamics and navigates them effectivelyBuilds alignment across clinical, operational, and IT leadershipUses influence rather than authority to drive outcomesNavigates governance bodies and decision-making forums effectivelyCommunicating with ImpactDelivers clear, concise, and compelling messages tailored to the audiencePresents complex technical concepts in business-relevant termsFacilitates cross-functional alignment and shared understandingProduces clear documentation, executive materials, and decision artifactsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Healthcare Informatics, Business, or a related fieldTen years of progressive experience in solution architecture, program leadership, portfolio management, or technology transformationFive years of management experience leading professional staff and complex cross-functional initiativesExperience leading large-scale technology programs in collaboration with architecture, delivery, and operational service teamsExperience aligning multiple projects or solutions into an integrated portfolio or domain roadmapRelevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Health Informatics, Engineering, or a related fieldExperience in hospital, academic medical center, medical research, or other highly complex service environmentsExperience supporting new facility activation, enterprise platform transformation, or large-scale modernization effortsExperience with environments involving EHR, ERP, digital platforms, cloud services, data platforms, analytics, interoperability, or enterprise integrationExperience working in one of the following primary domains: applications, infrastructure, or data, with ability to operate effectively across peer portfoliosLicenses/Registrations/CertificationsRequiredNonePreferredTOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, or similar architecture certificationProject Management Professional (PMP), PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent program or portfolio certificationRelevant healthcare, cloud, data, or service management certificationsSalary Range$207,500+ depending on qualificationsWorking ConditionsStandard office environment with routine use of computer, keyboard, and other standard office equipmentMay require participation in onsite planning, operational readiness activities, design sessions, and stakeholder meetings in clinical, research, and administrative settingsPosition may involve work in environments associated with hospital and research operationsMay require prolonged periods of sitting and extensive computer useRequired MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interestImportant for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.Employment Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Compliance:Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.